Accountant

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation seeks a senior accounting professional to manage governmental accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with management and auditors.

You will supervise the fiscal unit, prepare and interpret financial data, and ensure compliance with Legal Service Corporation guidelines. A four-year degree in accounting and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, methods, and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing government funds.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and accounting systems.
• Understanding of financial administration and reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial records and improve procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with units and prepare clear fiscal reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff.
• Ability to maintain relationships with staff and contacts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the fiscal unit's accounting activities.
• Reconcile data and certify financial statements; analyze future expenses.
• Consult with management on accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare special financial reports on request in addition to standard reports.
• Supervise and ensure internal controls and accuracy.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Budget preparation

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Reporting ability

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

NATURE OF WORK

This is work applying advance knowledge of principles of accounting to the design, installation, and maintenance of Acadiana Legal Service Corporation's accounting system, in accordance, with Legal Service Corporation guidelines. The incumbent provides technical guidance to management in accounting operations and in the preparation of operational and related budgets. Duties also include the preparation and interpretation of financial reports and documents and the certification of accuracy of financial statements provided by the external auditor. Payroll tax return preparation and end of the year filings are included in the incumbent's duties. This work involves administrative responsibility and supervision of fund accounting program. The incumbent must be skillful in the performance of these task and must exercise discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance in their area of responsibility. General supervision is received from the Chief Financial Officer who reviews the employee's performance through periodic evaluation and internal controls.

GENERAL DUTIES

Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the fiscal unit that completes accounting and bookkeeping activities. Studies, revises, and installs revisions of system and forms to facilitate the production of accounting data and the control of receipts and expenditures. Reconciles accounting data with monthly summaries; certifies accuracy of financial statements; and analyzes future expenses to determine cash requirement needs. Confers with management personnel of Acadiana Legal Service Corporation regarding interpretation of accounting policies, procedures, and practices. Consults with independent auditors on accounting policies and procedures. Prepares special financial reports upon request of management in addition to required standard reports. Performs related work as required.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

1. Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, methods, and budget preparation, including their application requirements.
2. Thorough knowledge of the applicable laws, regulations, procedures and processes governing the receipt, investment, and expenditure of governmental monies.
3. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and standard clerical techniques as applied to the maintenance of an accounting system.
4. Considerable knowledge of the general principles of financial administration and reporting.
5. Ability to concentrate for long periods: to interpret and analyze financial records in conducting fiscal analyses; and to make improvements in accounting procedures.
6. Ability to organize work tasks and to coordinate the work with various units of Acadiana Legal Service Corporation.
7. Ability to develop clear, concise, and complete oral and written fiscal reports.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and other persons contacted in performing duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in accounting; and some experience in the systems or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

SALARY CLASSIFICATION

10